Don’t Let the Doubt Stop You

Throughout the entire writer's conference, I'd learned a great deal about various types of writing. By the last day, I felt tired and ready to go home, but one remaining breakout session still called my name:...

You are not “Just a Writer”

There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” I wrote this quote from Hemingway on a small, pink piece of paper. It’s been on my fridge for...

Meanwhile, God …

This was not my finest hour. When the “update” hit my inbox, I was ready and waiting. Out of all submissions of late, I knew I’d nailed this one. I just knew...

The Value of a Critique Group

One of the best ways to improve your writing is by getting feedback from others. Writing is a form of communication. It doesn’t matter what the writer means. It only matters what the reader understands. Grammatically...

It’s Time To Unlock Those Words Hidden Inside Of You, by Lysa TerKeurst

When You’re Questioning God’s Call to Write

Today's blog post is written by Micah Juntunen, a talented member of COMPEL Training! If you have ever felt called by God to be a writer or share your story, or have been pursuing that call...